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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Francisco Cabral’s simple tribute to Diogo Jota

  • Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon at Wimbledon to honour Liverpool player Diogo Jota.
  • Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
  • Cabral stated it was an "honour" to wear the ribbon after Wimbledon officials rejected his initial request to wear a black armband due to the tournament's strict all-white dress code.
  • Cabral described Jota as an "inspiration" not only for him but for Portugal as a whole.
  • British doubles player Neal Skupski, a Liverpool fan, also considered wearing a black armband but chose not to, though he may do so later in the Championships.

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